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The sexual body is at the core of Sarah Lucas’s work. The artist is interested in the materiality of it and tries to mix different materials that would create the new body. These possibilities shown here are underlining the power of sculpture: this is not boring, it’s not common, it’s a great deal of work and vision. She uses food and clothing and furniture to create a new body. The position of the body is also interesting and creates a whole new context. Her works might look cheap, but it’s close to a riot. And who need expensive materials for that?
Her works are violent and might shock the audience. Though the shock doesn’t come from the naked body, but from the position and the disposal in the gallery. And it’s a well-curated show, since it creates a claustrophobic feeling to the viewer. It’s too personal, too close to you and once seen it can’t be unseen.
Everywhere you turn you see a statement: the mattress is one, the photos as well, the kinky boots, the penises – they are all equally powerful. The artist is interested in the way power and fragility can be expressed and she is not afraid to melt them together.
Sarah Lucas. Situation. Absolute Beach Man Rubble
2 October – 15 December 2013 at Whitechapel Gallery, London.